ne·o·co·lo·ni·al·ism (n   -k -l n--l zm)n. A policy whereby a major power uses economic and political means to perpetuate or extend its influence over underdeveloped nations or areas: "Strong elements of neocolonialism persist in the economic relations of the rich and poor countries" (Scientific American). ne o·co·loni·al adj.ne o·co·loni·al·ist n. |
neocolonialism [ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in the modern world) political control by an outside power of a country that is in theory sovereign and independent, esp through the domination of its economy
neocolonial adj
neocolonialist n
neocolonialism
domination of a small or weak country by a large or strong one without the assumption of direct government. — neocolonialist, n., — neocolonial, adj.
See also: Politics
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| Noun | 1. | neocolonialism - control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures colonialism - exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country |
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